Site Superintendent

SITE SUPERINTENDENT

Nhwelmen Construction is currently recruiting experienced Site Superintendents to join our growing team. This is a key leadership role responsible for the successful coordination and execution of heavy civil construction projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard of quality.

What we offer:

• Competitive wage: $45 to $55 per hour, based on experience
• Long term employment opportunities
• Benefit plan

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate tasks according to priorities, project plans and schedules
• Supervise and manage workers, subcontractors and on-site equipment
• Proactively plan and communicate construction activities
• Lead and uphold safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Train, coach and mentor crew members to ensure optimal performance
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized job site
• Validate worker competencies and provide training where needed
• Identify and resolve site issues, risks, and emergencies
• Prepare and contribute to reports on project status and progress
• Lead and participate in safety meetings, including tailgates and toolbox talks
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and construction best practices
• Collaborate with managers, engineers, and subcontractors to assess project requirements
• Communicate clear performance expectations, goals, and timelines to teams
• Ensure compliance with all contractual, safety, and environmental obligations
• Identify scope changes and document them through written change orders and schedule updates
• Submit accurate daily activity and progress reports
• Perform daily look-ahead planning to identify risks and maintain progress
• Collaborate with stakeholders on scheduling and logistics to achieve project targets for: Production, Manpower, Equipment, Materials, Tools and Supplies, Subcontractors, Quality Control, Survey and other key elements as required

Qualifications:

• Ability to complete online orientations and digital training requirements as needed
• Minimum 5 years of site management experience in civil or mine construction
• Strong understanding of all phase of the construction process
• In-depth knowledge of construction materials, methods, and safety regulations
• Proficient in the use and operations of heavy-duty civil construction equipment
• Advanced understanding of construction management systems and procedures
• Excellent leadership, organizational and planning abilities
• Skilled in conflict resolution and crisis management
• Preference given to candidates with a degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Project Management
• Physically fit with the ability to work in all weather conditions and lift up to 50lbs
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with clean Drivers Abstract and reliable transportation

Location: This position is based out of the Kamloops / Thompson area of British Columbia.

This is not a camp position; employees provide their own transportation to and from the job site.

Nhwelmen Construction is a 100% indigenous owned company and a Certified Aboriginal Business by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.